The African Students for Interfaith Tolerance (ASFIT), a youth-led non-profit organisation, held its 5th Ghana Interfaith Solidarity March in Walewale Township on Wednesday (13 May 2026) to promote peace and understanding among religious groups in the area.

The theme for this year’s march was: “One People, Many Beliefs: Protecting Religious Freedom for All.”

Youth members, Christian and Muslim religious leaders, traditional rulers, and ASFIT’s executive team marched through the principal streets of Walewale, a move aimed to foster unity and dialogue across faith communities.

Participants carried placards with messages including “Standing Together for Peace,” “Peace Begins With a Smile,” “Unity in Diversity: Peace for Ghana,” and “Solidarity Against Violent Conflict.”

The march ended at the Walewale New Market (Dapalani), where religious leaders urged residents to reject religious division and work together for local development.

Speaking to Asaase News after the march, ASFIT Executive Director Issah Toha Shamsoo said the organization’s goal is to promote peace through interfaith engagement.

“We want the youth to be ambassadors of peace and law-abiding citizens so that development can thrive in the area,” Shamsoo said.

He added that ASFIT plans to hold regular interfaith dialogues and community service projects in the area ensure that peace continues to prevail.

The initiative is part of the group’s broader mission to reduce religious tensions and build trust among young people across northern Ghana.

ASFIT Board Chair Apostle Sabani Adam Sangariba also urged religious leaders, stakeholders, and youth to act as ambassadors for peace and responsible citizens.

Other local leaders who joined the march commended ASFIT for creating a platform for Christians and Muslims to engage constructively. They called on other youth groups to adopt similar approaches to conflict prevention.

ASFIT was founded in 2021 and operates in several districts across the North East Region, focusing on peace education, interfaith dialogue, and youth empowerment.

Reporting by Dokurugu Alhassan for Asaase News, North East Region